ALL ACCESS LIVE with POINT DEFIANCE’S LAMAR STILWELL

Deep in the roots of Portland, Oregon’s rock scene, veteran rockstar Lamar Stilwell scorched the stages throughout the 90s and 2000s. Having toured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, Lamar fronted Portland favorite’s “Grindstone” well over a decade before forming Seattle-area’s Point Defiance. That band continued to shine due to Stilwell’s hook-laden grit-rock, catching the eye of Snoop Dogg and collaborating on a cover of David Bowie’s “Fame”.

Lamar continues to write his emotionally-driven power rock, balancing that focus with his love and passion as a husband and father. We’ve done many gigs together in the Northwest, and now we’ll reconnect to share his mindset and hear some of his material in an intimate live environment. Fans of the “golden years” of Portland’s rock scene will love this meetup!

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ALL ACCESS LIVE THANKSGIVING SPECIAL with BUCKET LIST REALIST SCöTT ENGLISH

We’ve all had them: Bucket Lists. VERY FEW humans actively pursue checking off that list one by one, determined to have that list exhausted by the time their last days are counted. But that’s just one small difference that separates Scött English from the rest of humanity. This man balances pursuits of his passion while providing light and support to families and children in need. An advocate for kiddos, English works with his community to ensure that children with disabilities have the best chance possible shot at a vibrant future. There’s a LOT to be grateful for in our lifetime, and this man shows how to recognize that gratitude and pay it forward. You’ll love to join us to celebrate Gratitude Month and the spirit of giving thanks.

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CAPITAL K TALKS NEW ALBUM “BIG CAP” ON ALL ACCESS LIVE!

“BIG CAP”, the forthcoming deluxe album release from Capital K is due to hit the market on 12/2/22. Kaleb Rankin shares a peek at some of the tracks, his inspiration and the path that led to this mark in time. Purchase the album on all platforms to get the deluxe version of 22 tracks!

ON A LLAMA REVISITED

In the mid-1990s, a Portland, Oregon trio took the alternative rock scene by force. Fronted by the eternally powerful voice and bass prowess of Lea Krueger, On a Llama played nearly every venue in the Pacific Northwest. Supported by guitarist/songwriter Greg Kirkelie and Kevin Rankin on drums, On a Llama amassed a fiercely loyal fan base, sold thousands of full length albums (self-titled in 1995, “Riddle Canon” in 1997) and left the music scene wanting more.

Decades later, I’m still asked often “whatever happened to…?”, and it just seems appropriate to reflect on the story behind the recordings, the incredible live shows, aspirations for the members, hilarious stories about the fans and supporters of the band, and see if we all can’t enjoy the beauty of the phase that embodied that band.

You’ll hear unreleased tracks, see some rare video performances and share conversations with lots of people involved with the band when you join us on Nov 16 at 5pm Pacific!

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GETTING DOWN WITH TOSHA JONES

From playing small, smokey bars in southern Indiana, to touring world wide with national music acts, Los Angeles based heavy hitting drummer, Tosha Jones, quickly made a name for herself throughout the world’s music scene. At just the ripe age of three, Tosha began expressing herself through music, song, and dance. In 1991 as a true drummer at heart, Tosha joined her jr. high school band and eventually begged her parents for a real drum kit instead of playing on various pots and pans and her mother’s Tupperware.

Stemming from numerous garage bands and many Battle of the Band competitions throughout the Midwest, Jones finally jumped ship from working multiple factory jobs in Indiana and saved up enough money to move to Los Angeles, California as she immediately landed the Vans Warped Tour in 2008 with then, all-female punk rockers, The Randies.

Respectfully, after years of rejected auditions and trudging the streets of the Sunset Strip along Hollywood, Jones found herself in various bands on the road opening for national rock acts such as Stone Sour, Halestorm, Seether, & Skid Row, while eventually landing a long tour stint playing drums for Grammy nominated rock band, Saliva in March of 2018. As one of her personal career favorites, Tosha was contacted by American Idol (2015) to play in an all-female drum line for contestant Tyanna Jones, performing the song “Run The World” by Beyoncé.

Fast forward to Covid-19’s protocols and cancellations in 2019/2020, and unfortunately like many other musicians finding themselves away from touring, Jones was part of numerous collaboration videos online which includes Sheltering Sky’s Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot) in their 2021 Björk’s cover “Army of Me”, and most recently “Throwin’ Stones”, which hit on the recent attack of Ukraine. Jones was also featured in artist/singer, Chloe Trujillo’s videos, “Mana” and “The Heaviest Sound is Silence”. You can also find Tosha playing drums online in the star-studded cast for the David Z Foundation covering “Zombie”, by Bad Wolves.

In December 2021, Jones was asked to play drums on a few tour dates for alt rockers Carolina Liar, best known for their hit songs “Show Me What I’m Looking For” and “I’m Not Over”.

In January of ‘22, Jones received a last-minute call to bash the skins for the fresh hard rockers, Black Satellite, as they were direct support for Nita Strauss’s (Alice Cooper, The Iron Maidens) 2022 Winter Wonderland Tour.

In Spring of ‘22, Jones was invited to be a camp counselor for the famous Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp where iconic musicians such as Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson (Heart), and Kathy Valentine from The Go-Go’s were the special guests.

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NOTHING AT ALL BLAND ABOUT CHERYL BLAND

Cheryl Bland (aka “The Cheryliff”) is retiring after THIRTY TWO YEARS of teaching! In the last dozen or so years that I’ve known Cheryl, I’ve discovered a spirit that’s been dedicated to service. A beacon of light for those in the regional music community of Portland, Oregon, she’s also carried the torch (well, flag!) for the award-winning Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. She’s been an advocate for the homeless, a provider of truth for injustice, and has a wealth of knowledge about biology and conservation.

Celebrate this inspiring educator with me and All Access Live by joining us for a spirited conversation, a walk down memory lane, and discover the real magic behind one of the areas MVPs.

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GET CRAZY WITH DANNY SCHAUFFLER (Crazy 8s / Nu Shooz)

“Music is bigger than you are. You get to be part of it.”

Danny Schauffler, 2-time Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee (having been a part of 2 bands inducted: Nu Shooz and Crazy 8s) is one of the most infectious humans I’ve ever been blessed to encounter.

Danny’s passion for music education stretches beyond the stage… while he’s laid down horns behind the Northwest’s most successful bands (Paul Delay, Quarterflash, The Rockin’ Razorbacks, Dan Reed Network, Johnny Limbo, Tom Grant, the California Raisins and more), he’s been most influential as band director for Valley Catholic High School for many years.

We’ll talk about his induction, his dedication to music education, the state of music today and his upcoming Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts performers. CLICK HERE to see the festival lineup and overview!

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JOHN THAYER AND NICOLE DECOSTA JOIN ALL ACCESS LIVE

Singer/songwriter John Thayer is a seasoned artist in the Indie Pop scene. The Portland, Oregon, native has worked with some of the best in the business including mixing engineer Greg Collins in Los Angeles (U2, Matchbox Twenty, No Doubt); emerging producer/engineer Micah Tawlks, owner of Peptalk Studio in Nashville, TN; and Rob Daiker, an established producer/engineer and owner of The Commune in Portland, OR.​

Thayer’s sound has evolved. His debut album “Letting Go” (2000) and “Ideology” (2007) evoke pop rock sensibilities, letting the guitar take center stage. “Laurel Street” (2013) had Thayer really coming into his new signature sound, incorporating more strings and synthesizers and pivoting into Indie Pop territory. “Take It Back” (2015) continued that legacy for a more eclectic sound. “Face to Face” (2016) was more in your face. Recently Thayer has been releasing upbeat singles — such as “You Can Lean On Me” (2017), “Don’t Ask Me Why” (2018), and “Carry Me Through” (2021) — to much play on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

Thayer has recently released his newest three-song EP titled “Don’t Look Back.”

Thayer’s younger brother is Tommy Thayer, the lead guitarist in the Hall of Fame rock ’n’ roll band KISS.
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Nicole DeCosta is a TV host and producer with Portland’s CW, sharing colorful conversations with wave makers as well as celebrity exclusives. She also contributes to KOIN (Portland, Oregon’s CBS affiliate). Nicole blends spunky charm with polished professionalism in front of the lens and on the red carpet. And her New Year’s Eve events attract hundreds. She’s interviewed hundreds of celebrities for TV, radio, and print outlets.

Throughout her career, she’s nabbed 35 state and national journalism awards.

Nicole lives in color. You name it, she’s done it: served as Associate Editor of the Portland Tribune newspaper (120,000 circulation), spoken at universities about journalism, become a “get out and go” entertainment expert on TV and on the radio (KOIN, Portland’s CW, KPAM AM 860), starred in national TV commercials, voiced radio campaigns, released two albums, written thousands of newspaper articles, launched the lifestyle brand Nic&Amy, and won a karaoke contest on a cruise ship.

Nicole’s easygoing nature and infectious enthusiasm has helped raise thousands for charity, nab top hosting gigs, and become a connector in the community.

She is known for her “CWhat’s” lifestyle segments, “6 Things” weekly event round-up segments, red carpet interviews, and celebrity exclusives.

Nicole will outwork anyone, on any given day. She’s passionate about storytelling. She sees the good in people, always is up for adventure, and often falls asleep on the couch.

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THE ORIGIN OF HIP-HOP AND THE SUGARHILL GANG with MASTER GEE

“I said M-A-S, T-E-R, a G with a double E, I said I go by the unforgettable name of the man they call the Master Gee” – Rapper’s Delight.

Guy O’Brien is an American rapper known by the stage name Master Gee, founding member of the hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang.

Master Gee and I recently spent some incredible time sharing life’s journey, our love and appreciation for the ability to continue to do what we were put on this planet to do. I can guarantee anyone spending time to join us on this live hang is gonna come away with a newfound appreciation for The Sugarhill Gang, this man’s passion for life and spreading positivity. You’ll no doubt walk away from this conversation as inspired as I have from Master Gee in the past.

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TYRONE HENDRIX joins ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN

Having been the heartbeat for artists such as Liv Warfield, Prince and Stevie Wonder, Portland’s very own Tyrone Hendrix embodies the quintessential trifecta: drummer, composer and producer. The genre-crossing multi instrumentalist will draw you in with his eclectic and innovative style of energetic beats and pulse-pounding percussion, seamlessly blended with elements of funk, jazz and hip hop.

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